Protecting Our Schools
Addressing Radon in Educational Facilities
Welcome to
Radon in Schools
Your definitive guide for understanding and managing radon in educational settings.
We are committed to delivering current news, informative videos, and thorough testing methodologies to support school officials, parents, and the community across all educational levels including public schools, private schools, and universities.
Together we’ll navigate the complexities of radon in diverse school environments ensuring the well-being of students and staff nationwide.
Current Radon Updates
in Educational Facilities
Stay informed about the latest findings, reports, and developments in radon monitoring and
management within school environments from trustworthy news sources.
Radon Awareness:
Video News Coverage
Discover up-to-date news and information on handling and preventing radon
exposure in schools through our curated video selections.
Introduction to
Radon Testing
Understanding the risks of radon is critical, especially in schools where young lives are at stake.
Our Radon Testing section elucidates why it’s imperative to test for radon, how to recognize its presence, and the actions to undertake upon detection.
Introduction to
Radon Testing
Understanding the risks of radon is critical, especially in schools where young lives are at stake.
Our Radon Testing section elucidates why it’s imperative to test for radon, how to recognize its presence, and the actions to undertake upon detection.
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Identify the invisible threat of radon in school environments with our Radon Air Test Kit. Perfect for testing air quality in classrooms and common areas.
Find The Radon Potential In Your Area
The Map was developed using five factors to determine radon potential: indoor radon measurements; geology; aerial radioactivity; soil permeability; and, foundation type.
Radon potential assessment is based on geologic provinces. Radon Index Matrix is the quantitative assessment of radon potential. Confidence Index Matrix shows the quantity and quality of the data used to assess radon potential. Geologic Provinces were adapted to county boundaries for the Map of Radon Zones.
Why Test for Radon?
According to the Surgeon General of the United States, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer within the USA.
Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA’s 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). The numbers of deaths from other causes are taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 1999-2001 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Report and 2002 National Safety Council Reports.
Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths, but if your home has high radon levels and you smoke, then your risk of lung cancer is especially high. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the American Lung Association agree that long term exposure to elevated levels of radon pose a significant health risk to you and your family. Therefore, since radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas, the only way to determine if radon is in your home is by testing.
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
As one of North America’s leading microbiology and materials testing providers, EMSL operates a network of laboratories across the United States and Canada that have been providing analytical services since 1981.
Currently, there are over 30 laboratories and EMSL’s corporate laboratory alone offers over 130,000 square feet of laboratory space and support services.
EMSL offers a wide array of analytical testing services to support material testing, environmental chemistry and microbiology, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene and food testing applications. The laboratories are staffed with Ph.D. scientists and the industry’s leading experts who have access to a wide range of advanced instrumentation.
EMSL’s unmatched capacity, coupled with a companywide focus on customer satisfaction, makes no project too large or too small. The scientists at EMSL are commited to providing reliable, defensible data in a standardized and user-friendly format. Rapid turnaround times and competitive prices make the dependable results that much more valuable.
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